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GDPR considerations in e-contracts

2024-04-24

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School of Economics, Business Administration and Legal Studies, LLM in Transnational and European Commercial Law, Banking Law, Arbitration/Mediation

This dissertation was written as part of the LLM in Transnational and European Commercial Law, Banking Law, Arbitration/Mediation at the International Hellenic University. The aim of the dissertation is to explore the application of the General Data Protection Regulation in electronic contracts, taking into account potential challenges arising in the digital landscape and providing suggestions for accomplishing data protection and digital privacy. Chapter I begins with a general overview of the GDPR, seeking to define key terms and concepts of the regulation. Chapter II introduces the concept of e-contracts, including a distinction of the different types of agreements formulated online, an analysis of the requirements of e-contract validity, as well as the issue of electronic signatures. The following part of the dissertation explores the interrelation of e-contracts and the GDPR and, more specifically, how data protection principles and the bases for lawful data processing, the two cornerstones of the Regulation, can be implemented in e-contracts to uphold the principles of transparency, accuracy and accountability. Subsequently, an appraisal of relevant case law through recent landmark cases of the CJEU, provides valuable insights into the practical challenges faced by individuals and corporations alike regarding privacy and data security. Finally, this dissertation will seek to present some best practices for organizations to address privacy concerns in digital contracts, including a mention to recommended techniques and policies, the exercise of data subject rights and the implementation of privacy by design, with a view to respond to specific digital threats and ensure GDPR compliance.

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